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== Astronomical data ==
== Astronomical data ==
Varos had a pink sky with barren wastelands. It was known to have native species, including the [[Gee-Jee Fly|Gee-Jee Flies]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vengeance on Varos]]'') The [[Museum of the Last Ones]] had specimens of [[extinction|extinct]] species from Varos. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Last Dodo]]'') Varos was one of the few planets with sources of [[Zeiton-7]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vengeance on Varos]]'')
Varos had a pink sky with barren wastelands. It was known to have native species, including the [[Gee-Jee Fly|Gee-Jee Flies]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vengeance on Varos]]'') The [[Museum of the Last Ones]] had specimens of [[extinction|extinct]] species from Varos. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Last Dodo]]'') Varos was one of the few planets with sources of [[Zeiton-7]] and, until the discovery of Zeriton deposits on an [[asteroid]] in the 23rd century, was thought to be the only source. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vengeance on Varos]]'')


== History ==
== History ==
[[Human]]s, ruled by the [[Governor of Varos|governor]], used the planet as a [[prison]] colony until the rare [[Zeiton-7]] was discovered there. The colonists were kept entertained by [[television|televised]] footage of various tortures and executions of the prisoners. The planet was really ruled by [[Sil]], a [[Mentor]] who controlled the sales of Zeiton-7.
[[Human]]s, ruled by the [[Governor of Varos|governor]], used the planet as a [[prison]] colony until the rare mineral [[Zeiton-7]] was discovered there, prior to [[2157]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Lucifer Rising]]'') The colonists were kept entertained by [[television|televised]] footage of various tortures and executions of the prisoners. The planet was really ruled by [[Sil]], a [[Mentor]] who controlled the sales of Zeiton-7.


By the late [[23rd century]], the voting population was 1,620,783. The [[Sixth Doctor]] and [[Peri]] visited Varos in this time when [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] required Zeiton-7. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vengeance on Varos]]'')
By the late [[23rd century]], the voting population was 1,620,783. The [[Sixth Doctor]] and [[Peri]] visited Varos in this time when [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] required Zeiton-7. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vengeance on Varos]]'')

Revision as of 21:58, 17 January 2015

Varos was a planet located in the constellation of Cetes. At one point, it was the home of a grim and violent political system.

Astronomical data

Varos had a pink sky with barren wastelands. It was known to have native species, including the Gee-Jee Flies. (TV: Vengeance on Varos) The Museum of the Last Ones had specimens of extinct species from Varos. (PROSE: The Last Dodo) Varos was one of the few planets with sources of Zeiton-7 and, until the discovery of Zeriton deposits on an asteroid in the 23rd century, was thought to be the only source. (TV: Vengeance on Varos)

History

Humans, ruled by the governor, used the planet as a prison colony until the rare mineral Zeiton-7 was discovered there, prior to 2157. (PROSE: Lucifer Rising) The colonists were kept entertained by televised footage of various tortures and executions of the prisoners. The planet was really ruled by Sil, a Mentor who controlled the sales of Zeiton-7.

By the late 23rd century, the voting population was 1,620,783. The Sixth Doctor and Peri visited Varos in this time when the TARDIS required Zeiton-7. (TV: Vengeance on Varos)